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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1934
Page
7
Garry Graham, owner of the City Fruit Stand at 4th and Cypress, turned fifteen dollars into a thriving business with a cheerful approach and reliable service. Despite using crutches, he greets customers, runs a neat stand, and credits his patrons for the rapid growth from a vacant lot to a busy shop offering fruit vegetables eggs and milk.
Pecos Drug Co offers STAR PARA remover for fowls and chicks to combat worms lice mites and blue bugs this spring. The claim says it strengthens their systems improves tone and boosts production with a money back guarantee.
From the Pecos Enterprise files 1917 a notice states El Paso county commissioners allocate fifty thousand dollars for improving the El Paso Abilene highway route. Reeves county treasurer reports a general fund balance of 13311 dollars reflecting local fiscal status.
The Toyah Drug Company in Toyah was robbed of 25 dollars by a gang of hold up men the other night.
From the Pecos Enterprise files, February 22 1929, the Pecos city council announces that Pecos will soon have soft water.
Mayor R E Thomason of El Paso dedicated the new Pecos high school in a nighttime ceremony. The event highlighted community progress and local educational investment led by city leadership.
Old Toyah landmark saloon behind the T P dining room burned down. The building had long been a flashpoint in Toyah’s history and once claimed the life of an early county sheriff.
The Pecos Mercantile Co. will spend 15000 dollars to remodel the interior of its store, updating fixtures and layout to modernize the shop.
Pecos gains a designated stopping point on the Bunion Derby sponsored by C. C. Pyle, drawing wide publicity as the event tours through the area.
The Red Bluff Water Improvement District will open bids Saturday on about 3 million dollars in work tied to the proposed Red Bluff project.
The special utility users' committee released a report this week urging action on local public utility issues. It outlines recommended steps to improve service governance rates and community oversight.
The Casa Blanca cafe on the highway opposite the Westex Hotel began business Tuesday. Proprietor Mrs. Clara Mallow offers tamales enchiladas frijoles and regular meals with new curtains paper and fixtures creating a cozy setting. Hours from 7 a m. to after midnight.
Public notice of a court ordered sale in Reeves County Texas listing defendants J M Lewis Peggy Lewis G R Pate J M Pollard and others with a March 6 1934 sale at the Reeves County Courthouse to satisfy a debt of 1954 68 and 33 to a receiver. The notice cites the Lot 12 Block 45 Pecos property and foreclosure of liens. Writ published in Pecos Enterprise. Sheriff Louis Roberson. Also receiver sale in Loving County Texas for oil field assets described as 4000 feet of casing and a 120 acre oil and gas lease with bids due February 23 1984. Receiver I R C Brewster to conduct bid opening and court confirmation required.
Annual meeting of stockholders in Pecos Texas set for March 7 1934 from 10 AM to 4 PM at the company office. Directors meeting to follow immediately after the stockholders session. Secretary G C Parker.
Christian Science Services are held each Sunday at 11 00 AM in the basement of the Carnegie Library Third and Cypress Streets All are cordially invited to attend.
Sunday readers study the Golden Text from I Peter 3 8 and Romans 11 34. The Lesson includes Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health asserting there is but one Mind and God infinite, denying any place for evil in infinity.
Mr and Mrs Beau McCutcheon Jr Mrs Paul Heiser and Miss Eva Richburg visited in El Paso Sunday for a social outing and casual gathering with local friends.
Dr John W Brown Texas State Health Officer warns heart disease is the leading killer in the state killing over 7200 annually and rising. He notes many heart complaints misdiagnosed as functional or linked to infections and urges medical evaluation and treatment.
Omer Divers a radiotrician located the source of local radio interference last week by tracing a car radio signal to a faulty electrical arrangement at a hatchery. He repaired the fault and says small repairs could reduce most noise and improve reception for listeners citywide.
Fred Schultse formerly of Carlsbad New Mexico has arrived in Pecos to take the post of assistant manager for W. L. Sherrod's Bem Franklin Store. He brings considerable experience in the variety store business and is expected to be a valued addition to the town.
W. R. Moore, agent for the Fort Stockton Steam Laundry, opens an office in the Plaza Hotel building front space once used by Zimmer Beauty shop. He promises 12 to 24 hour service, quality work, and reasonable rates.
Rankin the county seat of Upton county has been voted a city again by 127 to 65. The move follows a two year lapse after dissolving incorporation to access CWA funds for municipal gas and water plants. W. E. Matthews was elected mayor.
A reader reports spotting advertisements in the Pecos Enterprise. The notices cover local services and upcoming events.
Doctors value a dose controlled liquid laxative that suits individual needs. Public use returns as it provides smooth movement without discomfort and does not create dependency. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is safe, non habit forming, and available from druggists.
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